Financial Performance - For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the company's oil sands heavy oil sales decreased slightly from CAD 29.6 million to CAD 29.3 million, primarily due to a decrease in sales volume and increased royalty expenses [6]. - The net operating loss for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was CAD 1.3 million, compared to a net operating income of CAD 0.8 million in the same period of 2023 [7]. - The company reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of CAD 75.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of CAD 19.3 million for the same period in 2023 [7]. - The operating cash flow for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was a net loss of CAD 2.4 million, an improvement from a net loss of CAD 9.5 million in the same period of 2023 [9]. - The company reported a net loss of approximately CAD 75.69 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 [62]. - Current liabilities exceeded current assets by approximately CAD 92.67 million as of December 31, 2024 [62]. - The total amount of current liabilities, including accounts payable and accrued liabilities, was approximately CAD 108.59 million [62]. - The company had cash and cash equivalents of only about CAD 319,000 as of December 31, 2024 [62]. - The company reported a distributable reserve of approximately CAD 17 million as of December 31, 2024, down from CAD 91 million in 2023 [94]. - The board of directors decided not to declare any final dividend for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 [96]. Production and Sales - The average oil sands heavy oil production decreased from 1,152.8 barrels per day in 2023 to 1,018.8 barrels per day in 2024 [7]. - The average production rate for West Ells for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was 727 barrels per day, down from 946 barrels per day in 2023 [166]. - Oil sands heavy oil production averaged 302 barrels per day for the three months ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of 1,302 barrels per day compared to 1,604 barrels per day in the same period of 2023 [166]. - Oil sands heavy oil sales averaged 311 barrels per day for the three months ended December 31, 2024, down from 1,550 barrels per day in the same period of 2023, indicating a substantial reduction in sales volume [167]. - The realized heavy oil revenue for Q4 2024 was CAD 1.96 million, a decrease of CAD 4.90 million from CAD 6.89 million in Q4 2023 [163]. - The realized price per barrel of heavy oil increased from CAD 40.54/barrel in Q4 2023 to CAD 49.80/barrel in Q4 2024 [163]. - The total sales of oil (net of royalties) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was CAD 29.3 million, slightly down from CAD 29.6 million in 2023, indicating a stable revenue stream despite volume reductions [168]. Liabilities and Debt - The company reported a significant increase in total liabilities, rising from CAD 654.9 million in 2023 to CAD 722.2 million in 2024 [8]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased from CAD 527,000 in 2023 to CAD 319,000 in 2024 [8]. - The company has unsecured debt totaling $56.6 million (approximately CAD 81.4 million) as of December 31, 2024 [192]. - Over 90% of the company's debt is owed to related parties, who have committed not to demand repayment of interest-bearing debts for the next twelve months after 2024 [67]. - The company's debt-to-asset ratio increased to 98% as of December 31, 2024, compared to 88% as of December 31, 2023 [195]. Corporate Governance - The board consists of eight members, including two executive directors and three non-executive directors, ensuring a balanced composition [24]. - All independent non-executive directors confirmed their independence, meeting the requirements of the Listing Rules, with none holding more than 1% of the company's issued shares [28]. - The company is committed to high standards of corporate governance, which is fundamental to protecting shareholder interests [23]. - The board is responsible for setting the strategic business direction and overseeing operational and financial performance [26]. - The company has established four board committees: Audit Committee, Corporate Governance Committee, Remuneration Committee, and Reserves Committee, each with clear written terms of reference [40]. - The board held at least one meeting annually to review disclosure procedures related to oil and gas activities [50]. - The company has adopted a board diversity policy aimed at enhancing decision-making capabilities, considering factors such as gender, age, and professional experience [33]. - The board's diversity policy is reviewed at least annually to ensure alignment with the company's business strategy [37]. Risk Management - The risk management and internal control systems are designed to manage risks rather than eliminate them, providing reasonable assurance against significant misstatements or losses [71]. - The company conducted an annual review of its risk management and internal control systems, assessing their effectiveness based on the 2013 framework by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission [72]. - The audit committee and board of directors concluded that the risk management and internal control systems are effective and sufficient [73]. Environmental and Community Engagement - The company emphasized the importance of health, safety, and environmental principles, maintaining a good safety record [52]. - The company is committed to improving on-site safety monitoring systems to prevent workplace injuries [52]. - The company engages with local Indigenous communities to discuss operational impacts and address concerns, emphasizing community development and sustainability [83]. - The company maintains strict compliance with environmental standards and regulations as part of its operational principles [127]. - The company has not identified any significant non-compliance issues with relevant laws and regulations as of December 31, 2024 [128]. Future Plans and Acquisitions - The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Noble Energy Holdings (China) Ltd. to acquire its environmental energy business, which is expected to significantly improve the company's financial position, including revenue and cash flow [12]. - The company is assessing the feasibility of resuming production at West Ells, with expectations to restore operations by Q4 2025 [67]. - The acquisition of Nobao assets is anticipated to significantly enhance the company's business, profitability, and cash flow, with potential investors showing interest post-transaction [66]. - The company plans to utilize new energy management technologies from the target company to enhance its oil sands production efficiency [69]. Share Capital and Equity - The company issued 48,695,736 Class A ordinary shares at a price of HKD 0.38 per share, generating total proceeds of HKD 18,504,380 [98]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company's issued share capital consisted of 243,478,681 Class A ordinary voting shares [105]. - Executive director Sun Guoping holds 61.7% of the company's ordinary shares, totaling 150,232,591 shares [105]. - Major shareholder Zhang Jun holds 59,695,736 shares, representing 20.40% of the ordinary shares [118]. - The company has a post-IPO share option plan aimed at attracting and retaining skilled personnel by providing them with equity opportunities [113].
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